The penultimate matchday of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season delivered drama, standout performances, and crucial results—and our Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff has handpicked the stars who shone brightest. Here’s the Bulinews Team of the Week, set in a dynamic 4-2-2-2 formation.
Goalkeeper: Jonas Urbig (Bayern Munich)
Urbig was the difference-maker in Bayern’s tense 1-0 win over Wolfsburg, pulling off five outstanding saves to keep a clean sheet and secure three vital points.
Right-Back: Vladimír Coufal (Hoffenheim)
A defensive rock and attacking threat, Coufal dominated duels, created five key passes, and completed four dribbles in Hoffenheim’s gritty 1-0 victory over Werder Bremen.
Center-Back: Mario Vušković (HSV)
In what was likely his final home appearance for HSV, Vušković delivered a classy farewell—winning seven duels and finding the net. A fitting send-off for a true professional.
Center-Back: Willi Orban (RB Leipzig)
The veteran stepped up when it mattered most, helping Leipzig seal Champions League qualification. Orban won five of six duels, scored the winner, and completed an incredible 96% of his 146 passes.
Left-Back: Luca Fellhauer (SC Freiburg)
Coming off the bench after an early injury to Dimitrios Giannoulis, Fellhauer made an instant impact—scoring once and having another goal ruled out for offside. A game-changing cameo.
Central Midfielder: Paul Wanner (Heidenheim)
Wanner struck a brilliant brace to power Heidenheim to a crucial 3-1 win over 1. FC Köln, keeping their survival hopes alive.
Central Midfielder: Fabian Rieder (VfB Stuttgart)
A composed and creative force in midfield, Rieder registered four key passes and won four duels, anchoring Stuttgart’s midfield with authority.
Attacking Midfielder: Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
Musiala delivered yet another moment of magic, scoring a stunning long-range effort to seal Bayern’s narrow victory. Pure class.
Attacking Midfielder: Kevin Sessa (Heidenheim)
Sessa added a goal, three key passes, and a completed dribble to Heidenheim’s impressive win—proving his versatility in attack.
Forward: Michael Gregoritsch (FC Augsburg)
The Austrian striker led the line superbly, scoring twice to inspire Augsburg’s 3-1 triumph over Borussia Mönchengladbach. A poacher’s performance.
Forward: Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart)
A constant menace in Stuttgart’s crucial 3-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, Demirović netted again and also won a penalty. His form is peaking at the perfect time.